Clarity Principles and Factors
The clarity of a laboratory grown diamond is determined by its flaws. Every stone has inclusions and blemishes that give it unique character and charm, many of which are only visible under a microscope. The diamond clarity scale ranges from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3). At the lower end of the scale, inclusions may affect the diamond’s transparency, brilliance, and durability.
I.F.
Internamente irrepreensível
VVS 1
VVS 2
Inclusões muito, muito pequenas
VS 1
VS 2
Inclusões muito pequenas
SI 1
SI 2
Inclusões pequenas
I 1
I 2
I 3
Inclusões
Tabela de pureza de diamantes criados em laboratório
Title:Escala e graus de pureza de diamantes
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A escala de pureza dos diamantes é usada para indicar a pureza de uma pedra com base em duas características naturais: inclusões e imperfeições. O número, natureza, tamanho e localização das características externas (imperfeições) e internas (inclusões) determinam a classificação de pureza de um diamante. Os graus de pureza dos diamantes são decididos em condições de visualização padrão com ampliação de 10x. IF é usado para significar um diamante internamente puro, enquanto I3 representa um diamante com inclusões óbvias e visíveis.
O que é o corte de diamante?
A qualidade do corte depende do trabalho artesanal. O termo refere-se à forma como as facetas de cada diamante interagem com a luz e revelam o seu fogo interno. O corte confere a cada pedra a sua personalidade, e aperfeiçoar as proporções, a simetria e os ângulos de corte precisos dos diamantes criados em laboratório confere-lhes o seu brilho intenso.
Princípios e fatores de corte
The quality of a laboratory grown diamond cut is based on its proportions, symmetry and polish. An expert cut results in several perfectly crafted facets that absorb and reflect the light so the stone scintillates from every angle. When assessing cut, graders consider the diamond’s face-up appearance, design, and craftsmanship.
Laboratory Grown Diamond Shapes
Swarovski Created Diamonds collections feature a range of different laboratory grown diamond shapes and cuts. The shape of a laboratory grown diamond refers to its outline or external form when viewed from above. Cut is a marker of quality, reflecting how well the stone has been faceted and polished as well as how the angles and proportions of each facet have been crafted to interact with the light. Choose one of our Swarovski Created Diamonds shapes to reflect your individual style and, as each stone is cut for brilliance, it will add luminosity to any look.
Colour Principles and Factors
The most desirable diamond colour is no colour at all. Colourless stones are highly prized but they are also extremely rare, whereas lower quality diamonds can have a yellow or brown tone. The diamond colour scale ranges from D to Z and Swarovski Created Diamonds collections only use laboratory grown diamonds with a colour rating of D-G.
Incolor
D-F
Quase incolor
G-J
Levemente com cor
K-M
Cor muito clara
N-R
Cor clara
S-Z
Escala de cor dos diamantes
A cor do diamante é classificada numa escala de D a Z. D a F são usados para denotar pedras incolores, enquanto aquelas nas categorias de S a Z aparecem em tons de amarelo claro ou castanho. As joias Swarovski Created Diamonds só usam os melhores diamantes criados em laboratório, o que significa que variam de diamantes incolores a quase incolores (D-G).
O que é o peso em quilates de um diamante?
Um quilate é uma unidade de peso usada para medir pedras preciosas, incluindo diamantes criados em laboratório. Ao comparar diamantes, cada diamante pode ter um peso em quilates mais elevado sem parecer maior, e dois diamantes com o mesmo peso em quilates podem variar em tamanho se um for cortado mais profundamente do que o outro. Um quilate pesa 1/5 de um grama e é dividido em 100 pontos.
2,5 mm
0,05 CT
3,0 mm
0,10 CT
3,8 mm
0,20 CT
4,5 mm
0,30 CT
4,8 mm
0,40 CT
5,2 mm
0,50 CT
5,8 mm
0,70 CT
6,3 mm
0,90 CT
6,5 mm
1,00 CT
6,9 mm
1,25 CT
7,4 mm
1,50 CT
7,8 mm
1,75 CT
8,2 mm
2,00 CT
8,8 mm
2,50 CT
9,4 mm
3,00 CT
Tabela de peso do diamante em quilates
Title:Escala de quilates de diamantes criados em laboratório
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Os quilates são uma unidade de medida padrão internacional para o peso de um diamante. É derivada da palavra “alfarroba”, uma semente que era usada como referência de peso para diamantes por comerciantes no mundo antigo. Um quilate é igual a 200 miligramas. Assim, um diamante de 5 quilates pesa um grama. O quilate do diamante não equivale ao tamanho de uma pedra, refere-se simplesmente ao seu peso, e os diamantes tendem a ser mais caros à medida que o seu peso em quilates aumenta.
Qualidade garantida
Cada diamante criado em laboratório, inserido nas peças de joalheria da Swarovski Created Diamonds, é avaliado e certificado pelo IGI (Instituto Gemológico Internacional), usando os universalmente reconhecidos 4Cs. O corte, a pureza, a cor e o quilate de cada pedra determinam a sua qualidade e valor. A Swarovski utiliza apenas diamantes criados em laboratório de alta qualidade, classificados como G+ em cor e VS+ em pureza.
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Laboratory Grown Diamonds Buying Guide
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What Are Laboratory Grown Diamonds?
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Frequently asked questions
Diamond 4Cs FAQs
What are the 4Cs?
Every diamond varies slightly from the next and has its own individual distinguishing characteristics. Laboratory grown diamonds are 100% diamonds, and just like mined diamonds our laboratory grown diamonds are evaluated according to the 4Cs of diamond grading. The 4Cs are color, clarity, cut and carat weight, and they are the globally accepted standards used to assess the quality of diamonds.
Is diamond clarity important?
The higher the clarity grading, the less inclusions or blemishes a diamond has, making it a higher-value diamond than one with a lower grading.
What is the highest diamond clarity?
Diamond clarity is a measure of the purity of the stone graded by the visibility of two types of characteristics - inclusions and blemishes.
In order to assess clarity, the diamond is inspected under 10x power magnification. The number and nature of external (blemishes), and internal characteristics (inclusions), as well as their size and position, determine the grade.
Gemologists grade diamonds from Internally Flawless (IF) as the highest quality to Included (I3).
In order to assess clarity, the diamond is inspected under 10x power magnification. The number and nature of external (blemishes), and internal characteristics (inclusions), as well as their size and position, determine the grade.
Gemologists grade diamonds from Internally Flawless (IF) as the highest quality to Included (I3).
Are laboratory grown diamonds flawless?
No, nearly all diamonds (mined or laboratory grown) have inclusions. Metallic inclusions can occur in laboratory grown diamonds. If an expert spots a trace of metal in a diamond, they can assume it is laboratory grown. While laboratory grown diamonds with defects do exist, Swarovski only uses high quality laboratory grown diamonds certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) according to the 4Cs to ensure that only the finest quality diamonds join the Swarovski Created Diamond collections.
Do laboratory grown diamonds get cloudy?
No, laboratory-grown diamonds do not get cloudy over time. They are 100% identical to diamonds with the same physical and chemical properties, and should not degrade or change appearance over time. Where poor quality diamond seeds have been used, some laboratory-grown diamonds contain obvious defects, such as color tinges from impurities in the diamond or crystal structure imperfections. The laboratory grown diamonds processed in Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry are a very high quality standard and do not have unnatural, problematic characteristics.
How are laboratory grown diamonds certified and graded?
The laboratory grown diamonds processed in Swarovski Created Diamonds jewelry are hand-selected and examined by experienced gemologists to ensure they fulfill our high quality standards. Every piece of jewelry in the Galaxy and Eternity collections is accompanied with a digital laboratory report from the International Gemological Institute (IGI).
What are diamond facets?
Diamond facets refer to each flat surface that creates the shape of a diamond. Every diamond possesses multiple facets that enable it to absorb and reflect light.
How is diamond cut quality determined?
We often think of a diamond’s cut as shape (round, heart, oval, marquise, pear), but what diamond cut actually does mean is how well a diamond’s facets interact with light. The cut of a diamond is the measure of the quality of the shape, geometry and finish of the diamond. Round brilliant diamonds receive a formal cut grade on a scale from Ideal (the best) to Poor. Swarovski is uncompromising on cut quality to ensure all of our laboratory grown diamonds have optimal light performance and sparkle.
What is the best diamond cut?
Cut refers to how a diamond’s facets interact with light to reveal its internal fire. It is the cut that gives each diamond its personality, and perfecting laboratory grown diamonds proportions, symmetry, and precision-cut angles of Swarovski Created Diamonds gives them their brilliant shine. The best cut has a balance between the width and depth to create symmetry, neither to shallow nor to deep. Creating the perfect refraction point for light through the diamond, reflecting it within the diamond and highlighting its polished brightness.
How is a diamond’s color determined?
Color refers to the natural tint inherent in white diamonds. The industry standard for grading color is to evaluate each diamond against a master set then assign a letter grade from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow).
The closer the diamond is to being colorless, the higher its quality.
The closer the diamond is to being colorless, the higher its quality.
Do laboratory created diamonds have blemishes?
Where poor quality diamond seeds have been used, some laboratory-grown diamonds contain obvious defects, such as color tinges from impurities or structural imperfections. Swarovski does not sell laboratory grown diamonds with unnatural, problematic characteristics.
What is diamond carat weight?
A carat is a unit of weight used specifically to measure precious stones including laboratory grown diamonds. A diamond may have a higher carat weight without appearing larger, and two diamonds of the same carat weight can vary in size if one is cut deeper than the other. One carat weighs 1/5 of a gram and is divided into 100 points.
What is the carat weight of a diamond, how is it measured and how important is it?
Carat weight it the standard weight unit for diamonds, and the first step in the grading process. Diamond carat weight is the measurement of how much the diamond weighs. Each carat can be subdivided into 100 “points.” This allows precise measurements to the hundredth decimal place. The weight of a diamond smaller than one carat may be described by its “points” alone. The larger the diamond is, the more carats it will be, but only you can decide how important that is to you.
Is it better to have a higher carat diamond?
This is an entirely personal question. If you are looking for a larger diamond, you should look for a higher carat, as this indicates the weight and therefore the size of the diamond.